Diploma In Advanced Computer Arts (DACA)

The advent of multimedia has had a profound impact on the various media services such as advertising, film production, etc. In the present scenario, commercial artists who are familiar with computing technology have a wide range of opportunities in these market segments.

The internet and its diverse applications encompassing every field and aspect of life has created numerous opportunities for the Web Page Designers. Besides Software Development Organizations, the Computer Animation Industry is in great need of Computer Artists.

The unique Diploma in Advanced Computer Arts is undoubtedly a boon to the requirement of all these industries.

Students from other academic backgrounds having artistic inclination and creative abilities are also encouraged to do this course. But they must qualify through the Entrance Test.

Applicants need to have basic Knowledge of using computers.

Application Fees

The non-refundable application fee of Rs.600/- is to be paid
through online payment gateway using Credit or Debit card.

C-DAC’s Common
Entrance Test

The C-DAC Common Entrance Test (CET) for the admission to
Diploma in Advanced Computer Arts shall be conducted as per the given schedule
on the website. The CET would be conducted manually at the centers mentioned in
the application form. Candidate can undergo the examination at center after
receipt of the application fees of Rs.600/- online.

The CET of three hours shall consist of test comprising of 5 questions. Each
question shall carry twenty mark total of 100 marks. CET will test the
visualization abilities, artistic skills and knowledge relating to
communication media.

Syllabus

1. Exam for DACA will try to test the visualization
abilities, artistic skills & knowledge relating to communication media.
2. Following type of questions will be included in the paper:

Visualization
of story board (Series of pictures depicting a story)

Designing
icons for communicating different concepts

Visualization
of objects from different view points and

Descriptive
questions (such as description of an event)

No special preparation is required for appearing for the
CET. The students may bring pencils, pens and dry colour (Colour pencils or
crayons only). It is not mandatory to use colours.

Squash and Stretch, Anticipation,
Staging, Straight Ahead Action and Pose to Pose, Follow
Through and Overlapping Action, Slow In and Slow Out, Arc, Secondary Action, Timing, Exaggeration, Solid drawing, Appeal, Character Development, Character
Model sheet, Visualization of different views, How to Draw Expressions, How to
make Story-board, Story Board design, Camera visualization

Interviews: What is a User Interview?, How to conduct interviews as per Context, Collect data from different people as per context, https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/article/how-to-conduct-user-interviews, Observation: Interpretation of data which are collect in user interviews, Set focus and goals, https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/article/contextual-interviews-and-how-to-handle-them, Conceptual Model, User Model, Personas, Uses of personas in UX, https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/article/personas-why-and-how-you-should-use-them

Scenarios, Scenarios describe the stories and context behind why a specific user or user group comes to your site, https://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/scenarios.html

The candidate can register for the course using an online
application form by providing basic communication and education details of the
candidates.

C-DAC’s Common
Entrance Test

The C-DAC Common Entrance Test (CET) for the admission to
Diploma in Advanced Computer Arts shall be conducted as per the given schedule
on the website. The CET would be conducted manually at the centers mentioned in
the application form. Candidate can undergo the examination at center after
receipt of the application fees of Rs.600/- using online payment gateway.

The CET of three hours shall consist of test comprising of 5 questions. Each
question shall carry twenty mark total of 100 marks. CET will test the
visualization abilities, artistic skills and knowledge relating to
communication media.

Syllabus

1. Exam for DACA will try to test the visualization
abilities, artistic skills & knowledge relating to communication media.
2. Following type of questions will be included in the paper:

Visualization
of story board (Series of pictures depicting a story)

Designing
icons for communicating different concepts

Visualization
of objects from different view points and

Descriptive
questions (such as description of an event)

No special preparation is required for appearing for the
CET. The students may bring pencils, pens and dry colour (Colour pencils or
crayons only). It is not mandatory to use colours.

The schedule for the Diploma in Advanced Computer Arts is listed below: